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Seven Ways to Increase Your Cup Size Without Surgery

Who needs breast implants when you've got these tricks up your sleeve (er, down your shirt)?

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Cleavage contouring No amount of makeup will turn your AAs into Ds, but with a deft hand and the right tools you can give your cleavage the appearance of more depth and roundness. First, pick a bronzer with shimmer, says Chicago-based makeup artist Zsofia Otvos. "It reflects light and creates the illusion that shapes are bigger and have depth," Otvos says. (We recommend giving Nyx Matte Bronzer, $8.99 a try). Start with a dry surface — body lotion or moisturizer will darken the powder and make it stick, Otvos says. Tap the brush to shake off excess bronzer, and look in a mirror (not down at your chest) as you apply it. Use a fan brush (such as the It Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Radiance Fan Brush, $18) to sweep bronzer along the "v" shape between your breasts, starting at the bottom of the "v," and working up. "The darkest spot should be at the point of the 'v,'" Otvos says. To create the low light, use a matte face powder (try Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, $3.17) that's a shade darker than your skin. Apply it to the outside edge of the "v" at the curve around the breast with a fan brush. Voila! Brush-on boobage.

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by powerwoman033 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 09:41PM Report as inappropriate

I don't think these actually work. Well apart from the bra and fat grafting, which is like a surgery :/

by patricia89 Monday, December 12, 2011 at 12:07PM Report as inappropriate

I'm very happy being on the medium-size of the spectrum- less back issues, more nicely-fitting tops, and of course I'm still in the zone of going bra-less and still feeling comfortable (especially around the house- no sleep-bras here!) Of course, I do own a few push-up bras for a little extra "help" for filling out that perfect dress or cute top that has pleats and folds in all the right places! :) There's nothing wrong with a little help... ;) But please, when I read the explanation of Brava, I feel that's crossing the line!

by KathrynMarie Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

not very helpful...

by CliniqueLover Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 05:50PM Report as inappropriate

Another tip that's quick and easy: Wear 2, that's right 2 Fredericks of Hollywood Extreme Cleavage bras, with the cutlet inserts in one of them. I've been doing this for years and all of my friends think that I got my boobs done!

by RoleModel Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 03:16PM Report as inappropriate